Philips FC9173 User manual

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benet

from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.

com/welcome.

General description (Fig. 1)

1 Cord rewind button

2 Suction power knob (in case of remote control: infrared receiver)

3 On/off button

4 Dustbag-full indicator

5 Hose connection opening

6 Hose with swivel connector

7 Dust cover release tab

8 Filter holder with motor protection lter

9 Reusable dustbag (specic countries only)

10 Removable strip

11 Dustbag holder

12 Disposable synthetic dustbag

13 Rear wheel

14 Small nozzle

15 Crevice tool

16 Small brush

17 Button coupling

18 Hose with handgrip (specic types only: with remote control)

19 Accessory holder

20 Combination nozzle (specic types only)

21 Rocker switch for carpet/hard oor settings

22 Tri-Active nozzle (specic types only)

23 Rocker switch for carpet/hard oor settings

24 Parking/storage ridge

25 Side brush

26 Tri-Scopic tube

27 Hinging top handle

28 Filter grille (open)

29 Parking slot

30 Mains plug

31 Super Clean Air HEPA 12 lter or Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 lter

32 Front handle

33 Swivel wheel

34 Storage slot

35 Type plate

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Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for

future reference.

Danger

- Never suck up water or any other liquid. Never suck up ammable

substances and do not suck up ashes until they are cold.

Warning

- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the

local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.

- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance

itself is damaged.

- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a

service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualied persons in

order to avoid a hazard.

- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)

with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of

experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for

their safety.

- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the

appliance.

- Do not point the hose, the tube or any other accessory at the eyes

or ears nor put it in your mouth when it is connected to the vacuum

cleaner and the vacuum cleaner is switched on.

Caution

- When you use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum ashes, ne sand, lime,

cement dust and similar substances, the pores of the dustbag become

clogged. As a result, the dustbag-full indicator will indicate that the

dustbag is full. Replace the disposable dustbag or empty the reusable

dustbag, even if it is not full yet (see chapter ‘Replacing/emptying the

dustbag’).

- Never use the appliance without the motor protection lter. This could

damage the motor and shorten the life of the appliance.

- Only use Philips s-bag ` synthetic dustbags or the reusable dustbag

provided (some countries only).

- The translucent display panel is made of recyclable polycarbonate

(>PC/ABS<).

- During vacuum cleaning, especially in rooms with low air humidity,

your vacuum cleaner builds up static electricity. As a result you can

experience electric shocks when you touch the tube or other steel

parts of your vacuum cleaner. These shocks are not harmful to you and

do not damage the appliance. To reduce this inconvenience we advise

you:

1 to discharge the appliance by frequently holding the tube against other

metal objects in the room (for example legs of a table or chair, radiator

etc.);

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2 to raise the air humidity level in the room by placing water in the room.

For example, you can hang containers lled with water from your

radiators or place bowls lled with water on or near your radiators.

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This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic

elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this

user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientic evidence

available today.Preparing for use

Hose

1 Toconnectthehose,pushitrmlyintotheappliance(‘click’).

2 Todisconnectthehose,pushthebuttonsandpullthehoseoutof

theappliance.

Tri-Scopic tube

1 Toconnectthetubetothehandgrip,pressthespring-loadedlock

buttononthehandgripandinsertthehandgripintothetube.Fitthe

spring-loadedlockbuttonintotheopeninginthetube(‘click’).

2 Todisconnectthetubefromthehandgrip,pressthespring-loaded

lockbuttonandpullthehandgripoutofthetube.

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3 Adjustthetubetothelengthyoundmostcomfortableduring

vacuuming.Pressoneofthetwocollarsdownwardsandpullthe

tubepartabovethecollarupwardsorpushitdownwards.

Keepthetubeawayfromyourfacewhenyouextendit.Thetubeisvery

long.

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The Tri-Active nozzle is a multi-purpose nozzle for carpets and hard oors.

- The side brushes catch more dust and dirt at the sides of the nozzle

and allow you to clean better along furniture and other obstacles.

- The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to vacuum larger

particles.

1 ToconnectanddisconnecttheTri-Activenozzle,usethesame

methodasforthetube.

2 Tocleanhardoors,pushtherockerswitchontopofthenozzle

withyourfoot.

, Thebrushstripforcleaninghardoorscomesoutofthehousing.

Atthesametime,thewheelisliftedtopreventscratchingandto

increasemanoeuvrability.

3 Tocleancarpets,pushtherockerswitchagain.

, Thebrushstripdisappearsintothenozzlehousingandthewheelis

loweredautomatically.

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The combination nozzle can be used on either carpets or hard oors.

1 Tocleanhardoors,pushtherockerswitchontopofthenozzle

withyourfoot.

, Thebrushstripforcleaninghardoorscomesoutofthenozzle

housing.

2 Tocleancarpets,pushtherockerswitchagain.

, Thebrushstripdisappearsintothenozzlehousing.

Crevice tool, small nozzle and small brush

1 Connectthecrevicetool(1),thesmallnozzle(2)orthesmall

brush(3)directlytothehandgripofthehoseortothetube.Usethe

samemethodasforthetube.

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1 Snaptheaccessoryholderontothehandgrip.

2 Snaptwoaccessoriesintotheaccessoryholder:

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- Crevice tool and small nozzle.

Note: Make sure the suction opening of the small nozzle points away from the

holder.

- Crevice tool and small nozzle.

Note: Make sure the suction opening of the small brush points towards the

holder.

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1 Removethebatterycompartmentcover.

2 Placethebatteriesinthebatterycompartment.

Makesurethe-and+polespointintherightdirection.

3 Reattachthebatterycompartmentcover

Using the appliance

1 Pullthecordoutoftheapplianceandputthemainspluginthewall

socket.

2 Presstheon/offbuttonontopoftheappliancewithyourfootto

switchontheappliance.

Adjusting suction power

During vacuuming, you can adjust the suction power.

- Use maximum suction power to vacuum very dirty carpets and hard

oors.

- Use minimum suction power to vacuum curtains, table carpets, etc.

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With the infrared remote control, you can set the suction power to one

of 5 different suction power settings. When you switch on the appliance,

it always starts running at the highest suction power setting.

- To reduce the suction power by one setting, press the - button.

- To increase the suction power by one setting, press the + button.

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- During vacuum cleaning, you can adjust the suction power with the

suction power knob on top of the appliance

Pausing during use

1 Ifyouwanttopauseforamoment,inserttheridgeonthenozzle

intotheparkingslottoparkthetubeinaconvenientposition.

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2 Iftheapplianceisequippedwithaninfraredremotecontrol(specic

typesonly),pressthestandbybuttontoswitchoffthevacuum

cleanertemporarily,forinstancewhenyouhavetomovesome

furniture.

3 Tocontinuevacuumcleaning,pressthestandbybuttonagain.The

appliancethenstartsoperatingatthepreviouslyselectedsuction

powersettingagain.

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Alwaysunplugtheappliancebeforeyoureplacethedisposabledustbag

oremptythereusabledustbag.

Replacing the disposable dustbag

- Replace the dustbag as soon as the dustbag-full indicator has changed

colour permanently, i.e. even when the nozzle is not placed on the

oor.

1 Pullthecoverupwardstoopenit.

2 Liftthedustbagholderoutoftheappliance.

Makesureyouholdthedustbaguprightwhenyouliftitoutofthe

appliance.

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3 Pullatthecardboardtagtoremovethefulldustbagfromtheholder.

, Thedustbagissealedautomatically.

4 Slidethecardboardfrontofthenewdustbagintothetwogroovesof

thedustbagholderasfaraspossible.

5 Putthedustbagholderbackintothevacuumcleaner.

Note: If you have not inserted a dustbag, you cannot close the cover.

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In some countries, this vacuum cleaner also comes with a reusable dustbag

that can be used and emptied repeatedly. You can use the reusable dustbag

instead of disposable dustbags.

1 Removethereusabledustbagfromtheapplianceandtheholderas

describedinsection‘Replacingthedisposabledustbag’above.

2 Slidetheclipoffthedustbagsideways.

3 Shakeoutthecontentsintoadustbin.

4 Toclosethedustbag,slidetheclipbackontothebottomedgeofthe

dustbag.

5 Reinsertthereusabledustbagintotheholderandtheapplianceas

describedinsection‘Replacingthedisposabledustbag’above.

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Alwaysunplugtheappliancebeforeyoucleanorreplacethelters

Note: Only wipe the body of the appliance with a moist cloth.

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Clean the permanent motor protection lter every time you replace or

empty the dustbag.

1 Removethedustbagholderwiththedustbag.

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2 Pressthelterholderreleasetab(1)andtakethelterholderout

oftheappliance(2).Takethemotorprotectionlteroutofthelter

holder.

3 Shakethelteroveradustbintocleanit.

4 Putthecleanlterbackintothelterholder.Fitthetwolugsof

thelterholderbehindtheridgeatthebottomtoensurethatitts

properlyatthetop(1).Thenpresshomethelterholder(‘click’)(2).

5 Placethedustbagholderwiththedustbagbackintotheappliance.

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This appliance is equipped with either the Super Clean Air HEPA 12 lter

or the Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 lter. These lters are located in the back

of the appliance. They are able to remove 99.5% and 99.95% respectively

of all particles down to 0.0003mm in size from the outlet air. This not

only includes normal house dust, but also harmful microscopic vermin

such as dust mites and their excrements, which are well-known causes of

respiratory allergies.

Note: To guarantee optimal dust retention and performance of the vacuum

cleaner, always replace the HEPA lter with an original Philips lter of the

correct type (see chapter ‘Ordering accessories’).

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Replace the Super Clean Air HEPA 12 lter every six months. This lter is

not washable.

1 Opentheltergrille.

2 Removetheoldlter.

3 Insertthenewlterintotheappliance.

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4 Closetheltergrilleandpushthebottomcornersuntiltheysnap

home.

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Clean the washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 lter every 6 months. You can

clean the washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 lter max. 4 times. Replace

the lter after it has been cleaned 4 times.

1 Opentheltergrille.

2 TakeoutthewashableHEPA13lter.

3 RinsethepleatedsideoftheHEPA13lterunderahotslow-

runningtap.

- Hold the lter in such a way that the pleated side points upwards and

the water ows parallel to the pleats. Hold the lter at an angle so that

the water washes away the dirt inside the pleats.

- Turn the lter 180° and let the water ow along the pleats in opposite

direction.

- Continue this process until the lter is clean.

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Nevercleanthewashablelterwithabrush.

Note: Cleaning does not restore the original colour of the lter, but does restore

its ltration power.

4 Carefullyshakethewaterfromthesurfaceofthelter.Letthelter

dryatleast2hoursbeforeyouputitbackintothevacuumcleaner.

5 Putthelterbackintotheappliance.Closetheltergrilleandpush

thebottomcornersuntiltheysnaphome.

Storage

1 Slidethetubepartsintoeachothertoreducethetubetoits

shortestlength.

2 Switchofftheapplianceandremovethemainsplugfromthewall

socket.

3 Pressthecordrewindbuttontorewindthemainscord.

4 Tostoretheapplianceinuprightposition,inserttheridgeonthe

nozzleintothestorageslot.

5 AlwaysputtheTri-Activenozzleinthecarpetsettingwhenyou

storeit(brushstripretractedintothenozzle).Alsopreventtheside

brushesfrombecomingbent.

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Ordering accessories

If you have any difculties obtaining dustbags, lters or other accessories

for this appliance, please contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your

country or consult the worldwide guarantee leaet.

Ordering dustbags

- Philips Classic s-bag ` synthetic dustbags are available under type

number FC8021.

- Philips Clinic s-bag ` high-ltration synthetic dustbags are available

under type number FC8022.

- Philips Anti-Odour s-bag ` synthetic dustbags are available under type

number FC8023.

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- Super Clean Air Filters are available under type number FC8030.

- Non-Washable Super Clean Air HEPA 12 lters are available under

type number FC8031.

- Washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 lters are available under type

number FC8038.

Environment

- Batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment. Do not

throw away batteries with the normal household waste, but dispose

of them at an ofcial collection point for batteries. Always remove the

batteries of the remote control (specic types only) before you discard

and hand in the appliance at an ofcial collection point.

- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste

at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for

recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.

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Guarantee & service

If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips

website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre

in your country (you nd its phone number in the worldwide guarantee

leaet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, go to your

local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic

Appliances and Personal Care BV.

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Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could

encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with

the information below, contact the Customer Care Centre in your country.

1 Thesuctionpowerisinsufcient.

A The dustbag may be full.

- Empty the reusable dustbag (specic types only) or replace the paper

dustbag.

B The lters may be dirty.

- Clean or replace the lters.

C The suction power may be set to a low setting.

- Set the suction power to a higher setting.

D The nozzle, tube or hose may be blocked up.

- To remove the obstruction, disconnect the blocked-up item and

connect it (as far as possible) the other way around. Switch on the

vacuum cleaner to force the air through the blocked-up item in

opposite direction.

2 Theinfraredremotecontrol(specictypesonly)doesnotfunction.

A Perhaps the batteries do not make proper contact or have not been

inserted in the proper way.

- Remove the lid of the battery compartment and push the batteries

back into place. Make sure that the - and + poles point in the right

direction.

B The batteries may be empty.

- Replace the batteries.

3 WhenIusemyvacuumcleanerIsometimesfeelelectricshocks.

A Your vacuum cleaner has built up static electricity. The lower the air

humidity in the rooms, the more static electricity the appliance builds

up.

- To reduce this inconvenience, we advise you to discharge the appliance

by frequently holding the tube against other metal objects in the room

(for example legs of a table or chair, radiator etc.).

- To reduce this inconvenience, we advise you to raise the air humidity

level in the room by placing water in the room. For example, you can

hang containers lled with water from your radiators or place bowls

lled with water on or near your radiators.

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